VP - Ad Sales; Branded Content Job New York New York USA,Marketing / Advertising / PR

Position: VP - Ad Sales (Branded Content)
Location: New York

VP - Ad Sales (Branded Content) will lead the development and execution of high-impact, revenue-driving brand partnerships at Hustle Magazine . This role sits at the intersection of editorial, commercial strategy, and creative innovation, responsible for building long-term relationships with global advertisers and delivering custom, insight-led partnership solutions that align brand objectives with Hustle Magazine's cultural influence.

Key Responsibilties:

Drive revenue through digital-first and social sponsor ships, branded content integrations, and cross-platform campaigns.
Own and grow strategic relationships with key brand partners, agencies, and senior decision-makers
Lead end-to-end partnership development including ideation, pitching, negotiation, execution, and renewal
Design bespoke, multi-platform partnership solutions spanning digital, video, social, experiential, and emerging formats
Collaborate closely with editorial, creative, strategy, production, and insights teams to ensure brand-safe, high-quality executions
Translate client objectives into compelling storytelling and culturally relevant campaigns
Manage and exceed revenue targets while ensuring profitability and long-term partnership value
Track campaign performance and deliver post-campaign insights and recommendations
Stay ahead of market trends, audience behavior, and competitive landscape to inform partnership strategy
Mentor and guide junior team members, contributing to team growth and best practices

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in digital or social ad sales, ideally within a publisher, agency, or content studio environment
Proven track record of closing high-value, custom partnerships with global or blue-chip brands
Strong understanding of editorial-led storytelling and branded content
Exceptional presentation, negotiation, and relationship-management skills
Strategic thinker with a creative mindset and strong commercial acumen
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and high-expectation environment
Experience working with senior internal and external stakeholders
Passion for media, culture, fashion, luxury, technology, or entertainment

Preferred Experience

Experience working with luxury, fashion, beauty, automotive, tech, or financial services brands
Familiarity with Condé Nast titles and audience ecosystems
Global or multi-market partnership experience

What We Offer

Opportunity to work with the world’s most influential media brands
Exposure to global clients and culturally defining projects
Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
Collaborative, creative, and inclusive work environment
Career growth within a global media organization